The Torch has learned that TNA wrestler Sean Waltman had a personal reason for not attending last night's TNA Lockdown PPV in St. Louis. He gave advance notice to TNA that he would be unable to make the PPV.

The belief backstage was that Waltman was not cleared by the athletic commission in Missouri to wrestle. Waltman is reportedly not in trouble and he is not fired from the promotion.

His personal reason for the no-show is not related to drug abuse issues and he is expected to be at today's Impact taping in Orlando.

During the Lockdown broadcast, TNA created a story to write Waltman off the PPV that he missed the pre-show call time and no-showed the event. Waltman was scheduled to team with Scott Hall against Team 3D.

Caldwell's Analysis: TNA had to cover for one of their more recognizable performers not appearing as advertised on the pay event, but they seemed to throw Waltman under the bus with the storyline explanation on the PPV. TNA's tone suggested there was an immediate personal problem that caused Waltman to no-show, which could have fueled concerns over Waltman's health based on his history of drug-related issues and clashing with TNA management. In reality, TNA knew ahead of time Waltman would be no-showing.

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